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Steger

Illinois · 9,584 residents · 3.404 sq mi
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Steger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,492. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,100. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,584
−1%since 2000
from 9,682 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,816 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,844 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+9%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Steger
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,492
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,564
+34%since 2000
from $19,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $610 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
42.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(8,053)
Black6.3%(606)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(781)
Asian0.5%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.6%(3,249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(4,536)
Black25.9%(2,481)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(2,035)
Asian0.8%(74)
Other2.2%(208)
Diversity Score80.6%(7,729)
Diversity Score
81
+140%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steger, Illinois?

Steger, Illinois has about 9,584 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steger, Illinois?

The typical household in Steger, Illinois earns about $49,492 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steger, Illinois expensive?

In Steger, Illinois, the median home is worth about $108,100, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Steger, Illinois?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Steger, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steger, Illinois?

About 12.9% of people in Steger, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steger, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Steger, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,000 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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